Birds Around Me

The Yellow-eyed Babbler, known in Hindi as गोता, गुलाब चश्म, or बड़ा पिद्दा, is a lively little bird of India’s grasslands and scrub jungles. Slightly smaller than a bulbul, it is a long-tailed, sociable species that brings energy and cheer to the thickets it inhabits.   This babbler is instantly recognizable by its orange-yellow eyelids and bright yellow eyes, which stand out against its cinnamon and chestnut-brown upperparts. The underparts are clean white, giving it a striking contrast. Its long tail and rounded wings add to its elegance, while its plumage blends well with scrubby vegetation.   The Yellow-eyed Babbler is widely distributed across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia, thriving in thorn scrub, tall grass jungles, and shrubbery. It prefers open country with scattered bushes, often near villages and farmlands. Its adaptability makes it one of the most common babblers in the subcontinent.   Like most babblers, the गोता is highly socia...